Educational Events Calendar

Informational and Learning Opportunities

Updated 06.30.2008

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Kansas NonProfit Association

"Managing Employees Within the Bounds of the Law"

Hilton Wichita Airport

July 10, 2008

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Registrations are accepted online at www.mainstreaminc.net under the "training" link.

Lorman Education Services

"Real Estate Development From Beginning to End in Kansas"

Wichita Marriot Hotel, 9100 Corporate Hills Drive

August 27, 2008

8:00 am to 4:30 pm

For more information and seminar details go to www.lorman.com.

Disaster Preparedness Summit

Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel, Houston, TX

July 17^, 2008

For registration or more information go to www.disasterpreparednesssummit.com.

CareerTrack

More information at www.careertrack.com

The Wichita Management Conference

August 19, 2008

Best Western Airport Inn

Go to www.careertrack.com for a complete listing of 12 workshops.

Maintenance Solutions OSHA Three Part Online Seminar

Seminar 1: Top Ten OSHA Violations in a Built Environment

Seminar 2: How to Conduct a Proactive Health and Safety Inspection

Seminar 3: How to Measure Compliance and Establish Safety Goals in Your Organization

Seminars are available on-demand 24/7. More information is available at www.facilitiesnet.com/webinar/oshaseries/ohsaWebcast.html

Offerings and Events Through IFMA

More Information can be found at www.IFMA.org

World Work Place

October 15 – 17, 2008

Dallas, Texas

"Wind Power: Turning a Breeze into Cash for your Community"

July 15, 2008; 11:00 – 12:00 pm

"CIMS: Helping Facility Managers Increase the Odds of Cleaning Success"

October 1, 2008; 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Offerings and Events Through BOMA International

More information can be found at www.BOMA.org or www.BOMI.org

The BEEP Course series will begin again February 7, 2008! An excellent source for learning about energy efficiency and benchmarking.

BEEP Course 5: Valuing Energy Enhancement Projects and Financial Returns; July 10, 2008

BEEP Course 6: Building an Energy Awareness Program; August 7, 2008

The BEEP Course series will begin again February 7, 2008! An excellent source for learning about energy efficiency and benchmarking.

BEEP Course 5: Valuing Energy Enhancement Projects and Financial Returns; July 10, 2008

BEEP Course 6: Building an Energy Awareness Program; August 7, 2008

August 20, 2008

1:00 – 3:30 pm

September 10, 2008

1:00 – 3:30 pm

October 1, 2008

1:00 – 2:30 pm

October 22^nd or 29^th, 2008

1:00 – 2:30 pm

November 12, 2008

1:00 – 2:30 pm

December 3, 2008

1:00 – 2:30 pm

Offerings and Events Through BOMI

More information at www.BOMI.org

Thriving in an Economic Downturn Two part webcast series: June 19^th and July 10th

Part I: Transforming Maintenance from a Cost Center into a Profit Center; June 19^th

Part II: Negotiating Winning Deals, July 10^th

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 4-part webcast series

"BIM Technology"; July 1, 2008; 10:00 – 11:30 (2 CPD)

"The BIM Process"; July 15, 2008; 10:00 – 11:30 (2 CPD)

"The BIM Organization"; July 29, 2008; 10:00 – 11:30 (2 CPD)

Other online courses:

"Pandemic Preparedness & Response for Property and Facility Managers"; July 15, 2008; 12:30 – 2:00

Self Study Programs are available through McGraw Hill Construction/Continuing Education. More information can be found at http://continuingeducation.construction.com

Each course qualifies for AIA continuing education units.

"Targets for Building Performance: Selecting Windows that Work"

"Best Practices in Integrated Project Delivery for Overall Improved Service Delivery Management"

"Sound Choices in Acoustical Drywall"

"Sustainable Landscape Lighting Systems"

"Designing for Sustainability: Cementitious-based Building Materials Contribute to LEED Credits"

"Standing on Green Principles: Sustainable Flooring Choices and Life Cycle Assessment"

"Designing and Specifying Architectural Columns"

Center for Management Development at Wichita State University

For a complete seminar listing visit www.cmd.Wichita.edu

"Effective Project Management" (2 day program)

Dr. Mohammad Dadashzadeh

November 10 – 11, 2008

"Essential Skills for Effective Leaders" (2 day program)

Dr. Gerald Graham

September 18 – 19, 2008

"Project Scheduling and Cost Management" (2 day program)

Dr. Farhad Tadayon and Mr. Joe Zenisek

August 21 – 22, 2008

"Negotiating Skills, Conflict and Change"

Dr. Gerald Graham

October 29, 2008

"Assertive Leadership Techniques"

Dr. Gerald Graham

September 30, 2008

"Influencing without Authority"

Dr. Gerald Graham

November 12, 2008

"Market Based Management®" (2 day program)

Dr. Anthony Woodlief

November 6 – 7, 2008

"Effective Project Management" (2 day program)

Dr. Mohammad Dadashzadeh

November 10 – 11, 2008

"Essential Skills for Effective Leaders" (2 day program)

Dr. Gerald Graham

September 18 – 19, 2008

"Project Scheduling and Cost Management" (2 day program)

Dr. Farhad Tadayon and Mr. Joe Zenisek

August 21 – 22, 2008

"Negotiating Skills, Conflict and Change"

Dr. Gerald Graham

October 29, 2008

"Assertive Leadership Techniques"

Dr. Gerald Graham

September 30, 2008

"Influencing without Authority"

Dr. Gerald Graham

November 12, 2008

"Market Based Management®" (2 day program)

Dr. Anthony Woodlief

November 6 – 7, 2008

Environmental Design + Construction

More Information at http://webseminar.edcmag.com

SCS: Indoor Air Quality Webinar Series (SCS = Scientific Certification Systems)

Part 1: Making Sense of Furniture Emissions in the Workplace

Part 2: Understanding the Public Health Risks

Part 3: SCS Indoor Air Quality Certification

Part 2: Understanding the Public Health Risks

Part 3: SCS Indoor Air Quality Certification

American Management Association

For more information go to http://www.amanet.org/events

Webcast Schedule

July 2, 2008 Persuasion IQ: How to Get What You Want

July 7, 2008 Igniting Commitment: Developing and Strengthening Boss-Employee Relationships

July 28, 2008 How to Write Fast When It’s Due Yesterday

Buildings Magazine and the Construction Specifications Institute

More information can be found at www.buildings.com/webinars/csi/default.aspx

All seminars have AIA learning credits.

Upcoming CSI Events:

"Construction Project Disputes from the Legal Perspective"

June 5, 2008

1:00 – 2:30

"Building Information: A Life-Cycle Approach to Design Management"

June 19, 2008

1:00 – 2:30

American Trainco

New Classes for 2008. More Information at www.americantrainco.com

"Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Safety"

October 1^st and 2^nd, 2008

Location to be announced

"Basic Electricity for the Non-Electrician"

October 6^th and 7^th, 2008

Location to be announced

"Electrical Troubleshooting & Preventive Maintenance"

October 8^th and 9^th, 2008

Location to be announced

"Variable Frequency Drives"

October 27^th and 28^th, 2008

Location to be announced

"National Electrical Code"

October 29^th and 30^th, 2008

Location to be announced

More information can be found at www.usgbc.org

"Essentials of LEED Professional Accreditation". This course has been updated to reflect the new exam for LEED for New Construction.

GreenBuild365: can now be accessed 24/7. It features a journal of the conference’s events, videos of the main speakers, and opportunities for educational sessions on green building.

"Essentials of LEED Professional Accreditation". This course has been updated to reflect the new exam for LEED for New Construction.

GreenBuild365: can now be accessed 24/7. It features a journal of the conference’s events, videos of the main speakers, and opportunities for educational sessions on green building.

Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

An online certification program sponsored by Engineering News-Record has a series of eight online courses on specific aspects of construction and program management.

Some of the courses include: "Contract Administration", "Negotiating", and "Project Management".